Senior Game Designer

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Gearbox Studio seeks a Senior Game Designer with 7+ years of experience to contribute to the design of key game elements including gear, characters, enemies, and systems. Responsibilities involve assisting project leadership, owning complete feature design (conception to delivery), collaborating across departments, providing clear feedback, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining design standards. The ideal candidate will have Unreal Engine 4 or 5 proficiency, a deep understanding of AAA action games, and experience shipping at least one title. The role offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects within a talented and collaborative team, providing a stimulating work environment with professional development opportunities.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience
  • AAA game design experience
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 proficiency
  • Complete feature ownership
  • Collaboration & feedback skills
Perks:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Competitive benefits
  • RRSP contribution

Job Details

Gearbox Studio, le développeur des titres à succès tels que Borderlands, Brothers In Arms et  Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, est à la recherche d’un.e concepteur.trice de jeu sénior qualifié.e, motivé.e, intéressé.e à créer les éléments clés du jeu tels que l'équipement, les personnages jouables, les ennemis, les systèmes, les 3Cs et qui possède une expérience significative dans la production de jeux vidéo. 

 

Gearbox offre des conditions avantageuses incluant un horaire flexible et accommodant, un bouquet d’avantages sociaux compétitifs et une contribution d’entreprise substantielle au REER collectif. 

 

RESPONSABILITÉS

  • Assister la direction de projet et l’équipe de leadership de tous les départements dans la création de design clés
  • Être responsable du design d'un dossier complet depuis la phase de conception jusqu'à la livraison du jeu
  • Entretenir une collaboration fructueuse avec tous les départements impliqués dans la conception du jeu et fournir des instructions et des rétroactions claires tout en cultivant un environnement de travail collaboratif où les membres se sentent valorisés et soutenus
  • Participer à la formation et au mentorat des nouvelles recrues
  • Contribuer au maintien des standards du département de design et être une influence positive au sein de l’équipe

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7 années d'expérience avec au moins un titre paru sur lequel le/la candidat.e a travaillé de la conception à la livraison. 
  • Maîtrise d’Unreal Engine 4 ou 5
  • Compréhension approfondie des jeux d’action AAA modernes et des meilleures pratiques de production 

 

POURQUOI NOUS REJOINDRE ?  

  • Opportunité de travailler sur des projets passionnants 
  • Équipe talentueuse et collaborative 
  • Environnement de travail stimulant et sain 
  • Possibilités de développement professionnel et progression de carrière 

 

- Canada only - 

Gearbox Studio, the game developer of successful titles such as Borderlands, Brothers In Arms, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, is looking for a qualified and motivated Senior Game Designer who will work as part of a variety of content teams focused on creating things like gear, player characters, enemies, systems, 3Cs and who has significant experience in video game production. 

 

Gearbox offers attractive conditions, including a flexible and accommodating schedule, a competitive benefits package, and a substantial company contribution to the group RRSP. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisting project and departmental leadership with major pieces of design content
  • Owning the design of a complete feature from pitch to ship
  • Maintain a great track record of working with other departments to provide clear instructions and feedback, as well as maintain positive team morale
  • Assisting with training and mentoring new hires
  • Helping maintain department standards and being a positive influence on their team 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 7 years of experience with at least one published title on which the candidate worked from conception to delivery
  • Professional familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, preferably with shipped AAA experience on FPS or 3D action titles
  • Deep understanding of modern AAA action games and production practices 

WHY JOIN US ? 

  • Opportunity to work on exciting projects 
  • Talented and collaborative team 
  • Stimulating and healthy work environment 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression 

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